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Book SynopsisThe Reformation Theologians is the ideal introduction to the study of the sixteenth-century Reformations. It introduces the theological context, though, and contributions of theologians from this period, offering students and scholars an essential resource and insight. This comprehensive and lively book discusses all the major strands of Reformation thought and explores the work of a range of influential figures, including theologians and non-theologians, humanists, clergy and laity, men and women.
The contributors to this volume are leading scholars in the field of historical and systematic theology. Accessibly structured, it covers the Humanist, Lutheran, Reformed, Roman Catholic, and Radical Theologians. An introductory chapter explores the interpretations of the Reformation and a concluding chapter explains the influence of Reformation theologies on the modern period. The text also includes useful bibliographies and a glossary of theological terms.
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The Reformation Theologians is a very timely return to the individuals and the ideas at the heart of the evangelical movement. It is a valuable collection, written by the leading scholars in the field, and it will prove a very useful addition to Reformation Studies - both as a resource and as a compendium for the classroom."
C. Scott Dixon, The Queen's University of Belfast "This interesting volume of biographical sketches brings together a heterogeneous group of theological bed-fellows, important and not-so-important. It demonstrates superbly the powerful richness of the theological discourse in the sixteenth century. The anthology is a splendid introduction to the theological turbulence of that age." Hans Hillerbrand, Duke University
"This book, as well as the rest of the volumes in this series [The Great Theologians] rely on careful scholarship in producing a book which stands apart." ATLA Reference Review
"The 25 biographical sketches with excellent notes, by an international group of authors, are all well written and cover the theological spectrum." Choice
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements vii
Notes on Contributors viii
Abbreviations xii
Introduction: Carter Lindberg 1
Part I: Humanist Theologians: 17
1. Jacques Lefevre d'Etaples (c. 1460-1536): Guy Bedouelle, OP (University of Fribourg) 19
2. Desiderius Erasmus (1469-1536): J Laurel Carrington (St Olaf College, Minnesota) 34
Part II: Lutheran Theologians: 49
3. Martin Luther (1483-1546): Oswald Bayer (University of Tubingen) 51
4. Philip Melanchthon (1497-1560): Heinz Scheible (Heidelberger Akademie der Wissenschaften) 67
5. Matthias Flacius (1520-1575): Oliver K Olson (Marquette University) 83
6. Argula von Grumbach (c. 1490-c. 1564): Peter Matheson (University of Melbourne) 94
7. Urbanus Rhegius (1489-1541): Scott Hendrix (Princeton Theological Seminary) 109
8. Johannes Brenz (1499-1570): Hermann Ehmer (University of Tubingen) 124
9. Martin Chemnitz (1522-1586): Robert Kolb (Concordia Seminary, St Louis) 140
Part III: Reformed Theologians: 155
10. Huldrych Zwingli (1484-1531): Gregory J Miller (Malone College, Ohio) 157
11. Heinrich Bullinger (1504-1575): Bruce Gordon (University of St Andrews) 170
12. John Calvin (1509-1564): Randall C Zachman (University of Notre Dame) 184
13. Peter Martyr Vermigli (1499-1562): Frank A James III (Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando Centre for Reformation Research, Oxford) 198
14. Theodore Beza (1519-1605): Richard A Muller (Calvin Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids) 213
15. Katherina Schultz Zell (1498-1562): Elsie Anne McKee (Princeton Theological Seminary) 225
16. Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556): Peter Newman Brooks (Cranmer Theological House, Shreveport, USA and Robinson College, Cambridge UK) 239
17. Richard Hooker (1554-1600): Daniel Eppley (McMurry University, Texas) 253
Part IV: Roman Catholic Theologians: 267
18. Thomas se Vio Cajetan (1469-1534): Jared Wicks, SJ (Gregorian University, Rome) 269
19. Thomas More (1477/78-1535): Ralph Keen (University of Iowa School of Religion) 284
20. Ignatius of Loyola (1491?-1556): John W O'Malley, SJ (Weston Jesuit School of Theology) 298
21. Teresa of Avila (1515-1582): Gillian TW Ahlgren (Xavier University) 311
Part V: "Radical" Theologians: 325
22. Andreas Bodenstein von Karlstadt (1486-1541): Alejandro Zorzin (Iglesia Evangelica del Rio de la Plata, Argentina) 327
23. Thomas Muntzer (c. 1490-1525): Gottfried Seebass (University of Heidelberg) 338
24. Caspar von Schwenkfeld (1489-1561): Andre Seguenny (University of Strasbourg) 351
25. Menno Simons (1496-1561): Sjouke Voolstra (Mennonite Seminary, Amsterdam and University of Amsterdam) 363
Trajectories of Reformation Theologies: Carter Lindberg (Boston University) 378
Glossary 384
Index 390
